Most Popular Books by Christina Rossetti

Christina Georgina Rossetti''s "Goblin Market, The Prince''s Progress, and Other Poems" is a rich tapestry of verse that weaves together themes of temptation, sacrifice, and redemption. With its striking imagery and lush symbolism, the collection transcends the confines of Victorian poetry, drawing on fairy tale motifs and moral allegory to explore deeper existential questions. Rossetti''s unique use of rhythm and rhyme, coupled with her profound emotional depth, allows readers to navigate complex emotions of desire and loss, making her work resonate beyond its time. Rossetti, a prominent figure in the Pre-Raphaelite movement, was deeply influenced by her background in a family of artists and writers, as well as her strong ties to the Anglican faith. Her experiences with love, loss, and spirituality inform the nuances of her poetry, allowing her to express the complexities of human experience with sensitivity and insight. Rossetti''s struggle with personal affliction and societal constraints prompted her to craft poems that engage with themes of women''s agency, cultural expectation, and the interplay of light and darkness. This compelling collection is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature, gender studies, or the evolution of poetic form. Rossetti''s work invites readers to reflect on the nature of desire and its consequences, making it a timeless exploration of the human condition. Delve into this enchanting world where the beauty of language intertwines with profound truths.

Christina Rossetti is known as the greatest female poet of the Victorian age. By the time of her death in 1898 she had written eleven hundred poems and had published over nine hundred of them. Scholars have long felt the need for a complete collection of her work, yet, until now, there has been none. In this projected three-volume set, R.W. Crump will present all of Rossetti’s known poetry. Crump gives the reader a remarkably comprehensive text with notes revealing Rossetti’s process of composition and revision and her painstaking concern for the technical details of her work. The variant readings in the notes are taken from extant manuscripts, individual poems as published or privately printed before being incorporated into her published collections, and all the English and American editions of her poems through William Michael Rossetti’s The Poetical Works of Christina Georgina Rossetti (1904). A special feature of this variorum edition is its list of holographs and their locations. In the first volume Crump brings together Rossetti’s two earliest published collections; in the second will be the individually published poems; and in the third, the unpublished poems.

This new selection of Rossetti''s poems brings together works by one of the most significant nineteenth-century English poets. It includes an illuminating introduction, a chronology of Rossetti''s life and works, and explanatory notes.

''The mystery of Life, the mystery Of Death, I see Darkly as in a glass...'' Christina Rossetti (1830-94) is perhaps the most contradictory of the great Victorian poets. She writes of the world''s beauty, but fears that it may be deceptive, even deadly. She is a religious poet, but much of her work is driven by uncertainty. Her poems are restrained, even secretive, but they seek nothing less than the mystery of Life and Death. This edition contains Rossetti''s strongest and most distinctive work: poetry (including ''Goblin Market'', ''The Prince''s Progress'', and the sonnet sequence ''Monna Innominata''), stories (including the complete text of Maude), devotional prose (with nearly fifty entries from the ''reading diary'' Times Flies), and personal letters. Those poems which Rossetti published, and those which she withheld from publication, are here brought together in chronological order, allowing the reader to observe her poetic trajectory. This edition also records the major revisions made by Rossetti when preparing her poems for publication. It brings together the fullest range of Rossetti''s poetry and prose in one volume, and is an indispensable introduction to this entrancing writer. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

In this representative collection of Christina Rossetti''s poems we find a vast array of narrative tales, love lyrics, sonnets, hymns, ballads, and sprightly verses for children. Ranked among the finest English poets of the nineteenth century, Christina Rossetti is a widely read, though not widely imitated poet, recognized for her devotional poetry, influenced by the religious conservatism and asceticism of the Church of England. This collection of poems includes her most renowned work, "Goblin Market", a narrative poem which tells the tale of two sisters, Laura and Lizzie, who are tempted by river goblins. Also included in this collection is "The Prince''s Progress", a tragic tale of loss concerning a princess awaiting the return of her prince. Rossetti''s poetry is remarkable for its clarity and simplicity of diction in dealing with themes of truth, beauty, love, death, heavenly joys, earthly pleasures, and purity of faith. All together seventy-one poems are contained herein "The Goblin Market and Other Poems", a collection of endearing works of inward contemplation and timeless vision which will inspire and delight readers of all ages. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature''s finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete poetical and fictional works of Christina Rossetti, with beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (4MB Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Rossetti''s life and works * Concise introductions to the poetry and other works * Images of how the poetry books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the poems * Features Dante Gabirel Rossettis accompanying illustrations to GOBLIN MARKET * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry * Easily locate the poems you want to read * Includes Rossetti''s complete short stories and her rare novella MAUDE, appearing for the first time in digital print * Features a bonus biography by the Pre-Raphaelite expert Theodore Watts-Dunton - discover Rossetti''s literary life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse our range of exciting titles Contents: The Poetry Collections Verses, 1847 Goblin Market and Other Poems The Princes Progress and Other Poems Sing-Song: A Nursery Rhyme Book A Pageant and Other Poems Verses, 1893 Some Feasts and Fasts Gifts and Graces The World: Self-Destruction Divers worlds:time and Eternity New Jerusalem and Its Citizens Songs for Strangers and Pilgrims Privately Published Poems Unpublished Poems The Poems List of Poems In Chronological Order List of Poems In Alphabetical Order The Fiction Commonplace and Other Stories Maude: A Story for Girls The Biography Christina Georgina Rossetti by Theodore Watts-Dunton Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse our other titles

"The Prince’s Progress, and Other Poems" by Christina Rossetti is a poetic masterpiece that transcends time, exploring themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. Rossetti, a Victorian poetess, weaves a tapestry of enchanting verses that invite readers into a world of lyrical beauty and emotional depth. In "The Prince’s Progress," a narrative poem, Rossetti tells the story of a prince''s spiritual journey, blending allegory and rich imagery to convey profound insights into faith and redemption. The additional poems in the collection showcase Rossetti''s diverse poetic talent, addressing themes of love, nature, and introspection. With meticulous craftsmanship, she paints vivid pictures with her words, creating a symphony of emotions that resonates with readers. "The Prince’s Progress, and Other Poems" is a testament to Rossetti''s ability to infuse her work with spiritual and emotional resonance, making it a timeless treasure for poetry enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the exquisite verses of Christina Rossetti and experience the enduring beauty of her poetic legacy.

"Maude" was written when Christina Rossetti was 19 and examines the heroine''s struggle to resist the notion that modesty and domesticity constitute the duties of women. "On Sisterhoods" by Dinah Mulock Craik advocates the encouragement of Anglican sisterhoods.

This luxurious hardcover compilation unites two volumes, Goblin Market and Other Poems and Shorter Poems, in a single beautifully illustrated book. Includes numerous Pre-Raphaelite-style drawings and full-color paintings by Florence Harrison.